“The delegation had important discussions with British
Labour MEP, Michael Cashman who chairs the European Parliament LGBT Inter-Group
and Juan Gonzalez, an official from the European Commission's
anti-discrimination unit.

Speaking in Brussels,
Ms Anderson continued:

"It is clear that the European Anti-Discrimination
Directive needs to be unblocked and concluded.

"LGBT phobias are still a cruel reality for too many people
across Europe. Action must be taken in progressing a strong and robust
Anti-Discrimination Directive.

"Meetings also
took place with other leading players in the European Union institutions
focusing on workers' rights, the right wing driven Austerity agenda and issues
of social exclusion." ENDS